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Keeping the rented car healthy and clean
First and foremost, in order to escape from the extra bill, you need to make sure that the car you have rented is in pristine condition when you first receive it. Before getting the car from the company’s garage, check all the areas including scratches in the paint; take note if you see any defects or problems. Inform the car rental company that you are not going to be held responsible for the damage that the vehicle already has. Many times, you need not worry since the car will most likely be very perfect; but just in case the car has defects, the rental company should be informed. Additionally, you need to check for tire pressure, water, oil and petrol. The reason for this is that without oil the car’s engine will get damaged and lacking in tire pressure will cause you to use up more gas.
You should take care of the car as if it were your own. If you feel yourself getting drowsy as you drive, stop for coffee or open the window to breathe in some fresh air. Stay within the speed limit at all times and do not drive on bad roads. Do not drive in bad weather and do maintenance checks regularly at service stations. Remember that driveways or roads with gravel will scratch or chip the paint, so you need to avoid these. You also need to avoid high speed bumps, large puddles and other conditions which could strain the car. If you really must go over these types of terrain, you need to go slowly to minimize damage.
When returning your car, make sure it is immaculately clean both on the interior and on the exterior. You need to clean the floor mats by removing them completely and go over the upholstery with a car vacuum cleaner. Wash the car’s exterior with very soapy water and rinse with clean, clear water to prevent the car’s paint to dry with any soap marks. Make sure you return the vehicle with the same amount of gas and oil as when you first got it, which is generally the standard operating procedure anyway. It can be tempting to be careless with a car rental since you really do not own the vehicle yourself!
Taking good care of the vehicle will not cost you a thing; but it will do if you damage it! So be careful and take good care of it.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Miami rental cars
Which one do you prefer?
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Taking good care of the leased / rental cars
The writes explains.....
"Acquiring a rental car is a great way to spend less when you merely need a car or a truck for a certain time frame, or if your budget does not allow you to purchase your own car. Nonetheless, it just shows an excellent economic decision when you care for the car or truck whilst it is in your possession. If you return it after driving recklessly or perhaps with full of meal boxes along with grime; you will be charged for your neglect and also washing costs.
In order to avoid being charged by the car rental company, you have to make sure that auto leases are in very good condition when you are renting the car. Seek out for any nick or flaw on the paint as well as to the physique of the car to ensure the auto rental company is aware of it before you drive off. The vehicle needs to be in near excellent circumstances when you take it. And you should return in the same condition.
It's also wise to check for fuel, gas, water and tyre stress. This is mainly because operating a car with no gasoline or even oil damages the actual engine as well as driving long distances without having tyre pressure will set you back in terms of gas. Should you retain the automobile for a long time then you must be sure to get this done regularly - it could be tempting to overlook these kinds of issues whenever you really don't own the car your self.
Avoid driving while worn out or within bad conditions and stop regularly fat gas stops on the freeway. If you feel yourself starting to get sleepy or exhausted then have a cup of strong espresso and/or try out opening one of the car windows. Similarly, ensure you keep within the speed limit.
As a general rule, steer clear of driving above tiny rocks because this can trigger smaller stones in order to travel upward and chip your car's paint. Likewise steer clear of large puddles which can again cause destruction to the engine, along with humps that may put pointless tension on the suspension. If you do need to go through such road blocks then travel slowly for you to lessen destruction. Once more this goes for your own personal automobile as well as vehicle leases, when the auto is not yours then it is all the more imperative that you stay away from anything which may lead to small amounts of damage.
Lastly, when returning your car or truck rental, remember to get it extensively cleaned both in its interior and exterior. To get this done you will have to completely remove the floor pads and go across the inside of the vehicle with a vacuum. Simultaneously scrub the exterior of the vehicle with soapy water and also rinse it using crystal clear water (that can prevent soapy marks).
Pay special attention to the windscreens because their very nature implies that they are vulnerable to getting very dirty. For this reason, you need to clean the windshield both on the inside and the outside.
So the next time you get a vehicle from a car rental company, apply these techniques for the betterment of your purpose and journey!"
So what the write basically saying is, you need to check the car when you are taking it from the rental company, then make sure you handle it carefully while driving so that nothing goes wrong.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Amazing Miami
This particular piece shows some nice snapshots of the city. Tourists will get important info as well.